Aida by Leontyne Price
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Book Reviews of Aida
Book Review: Aida
Summary: 5 Stars
In the romantic book, Aida, Leontyne Price takes you to a new time and place where your position on the "food chain" doesn't matter. Aida is an Ethiopian princess whose father, the king, is at war with the Egyptians. When Aida was on her first trip over the kingdom wall some Egyptian soldiers kidnapped her without knowing that she was the princess. She was taken to the king of Egypt and made a slave to the princess of Egypt, Amneris. One day while Aida was doing her duties she saw the Captain of the Egyptian army, Radames, and for them both it was love at first sight. They secretly spent time with each other and spoke of running away to Ethiopia and getting married so that their lands can forever live in harmony, only to find out that after a great victory of Radames's that he was to marry princess Amneris. Aida, feeling betrayed tells Radames, that if he loves her, then he will run away with her tonight. That was a very hard decision for him to make because he couldn't bare the thought of never seeing Aida again but he also didn't want to leave his home land. But in the end he chose to leave. So when they started to run, someone caught them and Radames gave himself up but Aida managed to escape. Will Radames and Aida ever see each other again? Or will Radames die a horrible death? Read to find out.Book Review: long-time fan
Summary: 5 Stars
This particular book of Aida (there are others) is the most exceptional because the story is written by Leontyne Price, the actress who actually played Aida on stage and the magnificent illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon. The book is simple and romantic but the most important part that many of the book's fans don't mention (or notice) is the realistic illustrations by the Dillons. The Ethiopians and the Egyptians are depicted exactly as they should be: African. And the fact that the pictures are drawn with vivid colors and patterns with a great legendary storyline proves the fact that a book about two black lovers can be just as passionate and captivating as white European love stories.
Book Review: A masterpiece that brings back memories
Summary: 5 Stars
I was only about 10 or 11 when my PATS class was studying the arts. I was given this book as a gift, and brought it to the class. The teacher then got the information from my book to buy it for herself. To this very day I have an appreciation for the arts, and especially Aida. Even though I cannot find my book, I still have the cover, and the memories. The tale is beautifully written, and the exceptional artwork in my opinion should be enlarged and framed. I recommend this beautiful book as a teaching tool for young students.Book Review: A different kind of picture book
Summary: 5 Stars
Most of my students would never think of going to an opera. The picture book Aida brings the story of the opera to them in a way they can relate to. The illustrations are rich and introduce a world that my students might never know otherwise.Book Review: beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
This is as beautiful as the opera ( not the foolish broadway play imitation.)
The illustrations are rich, the story line is clear. Well done.
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